Flow Science announced that it has released a new version of FLOW-3D CAST, its software for the metal casting industry. FLOW-3D CAST 4.2 offers an advanced What You See Is What You Need (WYSIWYN) interface, process-oriented workspaces and a new die spray cooling model.

Flow Science Releases FLOW-3D CAST 4.2:

FLOW-3D CAST 4.2's WYSIWYN design methodology places the most important information at the top level so that users can quickly see and act on what options need to be set.

Following the design principle of WYSIWYN, FLOW-3D CAST 4.2 introduces the first process-oriented workspace for high pressure die casting. Users are guided through the distinct stages of a high pressure die casting process - thermal die cycling, filling, solidification, and cooling.

The new die spray cooling model, developed in collaboration with Audi AG, gives FLOW-3D CAST users the ability to model all facets of die preparation, taking into account the influence of the shape of the mold surface and the position and the movement of the spray nozzles. Being able to accurately model this important stage of high pressure die casting improves users' ability to achieve high quality parts.

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https://www.flow3d.com/products/flow-3d-cast/flow-3d-cast-v4-2

About FLOW-3D CAST. FLOW-3D CAST provides a complete flow and thermal solution for a wide range of metal casting processes. The simulations provide detailed insights into filling and solidification of the cast part while tracking various defects like different types of porosity, surface oxides, entrained air and collapsed bubbles, thermal stresses and deformations and more. Metal casters can also analyze the mold or die thermal profiles and other properties like gassing of cores with FLOW-3D CAST. Optimized simulated designs reduce development time on the plant floor, speed up time to market and increase yield. FLOW-3D CAST enables modelers to save on design and development costs when deploying new casting processes or alloys.

Combining an intuitive and progressive user interface, FLOW-3D CAST guides modelers through successful projects delivering accurate predictions of filling and solidification defects. Available in Suites for sand casting, permanent mold casting, and high pressure die casting, modelers can use the Suite that best matches their process requirements.

About Flow Science Inc. Flow Science Inc. is a privately-held software company specializing in transient, free-surface CFD modeling software for industrial and scientific applications worldwide. Flow Science has distributors for FLOW-3D, FLOW-3D Cast, FLOW-3D/MP and FLOW-3D ThermoSET sales and support in nations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. Flow Science's headquarters is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.